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'Nobody can get hold of him' - what happened to David Batty?

England midfielder David Batty vowed to have "nothing to do with the football industry" after retirement. As his former clubs Newcastle and Leeds prepare to meet, BBC Sport asks: What happened to him?
Published yesterday at 06:51 am on BBC Football

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What next for Arsenal's Nwaneri after season of frustration?

Ethan Nwaneri had a breakout season last term - but the young Arsenal forward is in a fight for the game time needed to fulfil his promise.
Published 8 minutes ago on BBC Football

West Brom interested in ex-Man Utd coach Ramsay

West Bromwich Albion are interested in former Manchester United coach Eric Ramsay as they look to fill their managerial vacancy.
Published 13 minutes ago on BBC Football

McCann backs Kilmarnock to 'catch fire' with victory

Neil McCann says one win will help Kilmarnock "catch fire" as the new manager looks to turn around the club's faltering season.
Published 53 minutes ago on BBC Football

Captain Romero appears to call out Spurs chiefs in edited social media post

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero appears to take aim at the club's hierarchy, accusing them of telling "lies" in a since edited Instagram post.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football

A warrior touched by tragedy - Terry Yorath obituary

Former Wales captain and manager Terry Yorath, who has died aged 75, had a glittering career, but his life was deeply affected by two tragedies.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football

'Relaxed' Hearts keep calm amid Old Firm noise

After a tumultuous week at Celtic and continued transfer talk at the champions and rivals Rangers, Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts appear well prepared for the second half of the season.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football

Liverpool fan given football ban for tragedy chant

Nicholas Harpur admits a public order offence after his chants about two Leeds fans who were killed.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football

Weekly sports quiz: How many managers have Man Utd had since Ferguson?

How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football

Scottish Football Podcast

After a week of managerial turmoil, we check what's changed tactically in the Premiership.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football

Leeds and Wales legend Yorath dies aged 75

Former Leeds United and Wales midfielder Terry Yorath has died at the age of 75.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football


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